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doc: Update Python versions #2571

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Expand Up @@ -31,21 +31,23 @@ Depending on your operating system, you will need to install:

### On Unix

* Python v3.6, v3.7, v3.8, or v3.9
* Python v3.7, v3.8, v3.9, or v3.10
* `make`
* A proper C/C++ compiler toolchain, like [GCC](https://gcc.gnu.org)

### On macOS

**ATTENTION**: If your Mac has been _upgraded_ to macOS Catalina (10.15), please read [macOS_Catalina.md](macOS_Catalina.md).

* Python v3.6, v3.7, v3.8, or v3.9
* [Xcode](https://developer.apple.com/xcode/download/)
* You also need to install the `XCode Command Line Tools` by running `xcode-select --install`. Alternatively, if you already have the full Xcode installed, you can find them under the menu `Xcode -> Open Developer Tool -> More Developer Tools...`. This step will install `clang`, `clang++`, and `make`.
* Python v3.7, v3.8, v3.9, or v3.10
* `XCode Command Line Tools` which will install `clang`, `clang++`, and `make`.
* Install the `XCode Command Line Tools` standalone by running `xcode-select --install`. -- OR --
* Alternatively, if you already have the [full Xcode installed](https://developer.apple.com/xcode/download/), you can install the Command Line Tools under the menu `Xcode -> Open Developer Tool -> More Developer Tools...`.


### On Windows

Install the current version of Python from the [Microsoft Store package](https://docs.python.org/3/using/windows.html#the-microsoft-store-package).
Install the current version of Python from the [Microsoft Store package](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/python-310/9pjpw5ldxlz5).

Install tools and configuration manually:
* Install Visual C++ Build Environment: [Visual Studio Build Tools](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/thank-you-downloading-visual-studio/?sku=BuildTools)
Expand All @@ -59,8 +61,8 @@ Install tools and configuration manually:

### Configuring Python Dependency

`node-gyp` requires that you have installed a compatible version of Python, one of: v3.6, v3.7,
v3.8, or v3.9. If you have multiple Python versions installed, you can identify which Python
`node-gyp` requires that you have installed a compatible version of Python, one of: v3.7, v3.8,
v3.9, or v3.10. If you have multiple Python versions installed, you can identify which Python
version `node-gyp` should use in one of the following ways:

1. by setting the `--python` command-line option, e.g.:
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